Why does active transport require ATP energy?

A. to speed up the rate of facilitated diffusion
B. to allow the movement of molecules from
low to high concentration
C. to maintain homeostasis by consuming
ATP
D. to both speed up the rate of facilitated
diffusion and maintain homeostasis by
consuming ATP


Answer Key: B

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